Exodus 10:16
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Read Full Chapter →In haste, Pharaoh summons Moses and Aaron and confesses: 'I have sinned against the LORD your God and against you.'
Context
Pharaoh's sudden reversal shows the locusts have succeeded where earlier plagues could not. His admission—'I have sinned'—is the first clear acknowledgment of guilt, though his motivation is fear, not genuine repentance. The urgency ('in haste') reflects his desperation.
What Does Exodus 10:16 Mean?
Pharaoh's sudden reversal shows the locusts have succeeded where earlier plagues could not. His admission—'I have sinned'—is the first clear acknowledgment of guilt, though his motivation is fear, not genuine repentance. The urgency ('in haste') reflects his desperation.
Pharaoh's confession names both God and Moses as those he has wronged. Yet his sin is ultimately against God alone; his mention of wronging Moses may reflect political calculation, attempting to restore favor with his court through a show of contrition.